node@18 ☆
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Description:
Open-source, cross-platform JavaScript runtime environment
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 18.20.8@0  |  Tracked Since: Oct 30, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @nodejs  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: javascript runtime backend server typescript
Install: brew install node@18
About:
Node.js is a JavaScript runtime built on Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine. It enables developers to run JavaScript on the server side, allowing for the construction of scalable network applications. Its non-blocking, event-driven architecture makes it lightweight and efficient, perfect for real-time applications.
Key Features:
  • Asynchronous, event-driven I/O model
  • Built on the V8 JavaScript engine
  • NPM ecosystem with thousands of packages
  • Cross-platform support
Use Cases:
  • Building RESTful APIs and microservices
  • Developing real-time chat or collaboration apps
  • Server-side scripting and automation
Alternatives:
  • deno – Modern, secure runtime for TypeScript/JavaScript with built-in tooling
  • bun – Fast all-in-one JavaScript runtime with native bundler and test runner
Version History
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Oct 30, 2025 9:04am 0 VERSION_BUMP 97526f7d
Sep 17, 2025 6:22pm 0 VERSION_BUMP fe310e8f
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